EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF HELP SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN DESPITE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
| dc.contributor.author | ZAINAB MURTAZA | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-30T06:20:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-01-30T06:20:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 0023-06-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Domestic violence was aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. It caused a huge impact in living a normal life. This qualitative study was conducted, using a constructivist approach with the use of a phenomenological approach by Husserl. The in-depth interview technique was used for collecting first-hand data for the current study in order to explore the lived experience of people suffering from domestic violence. Four participants were taken through purposive sampling from families in Lahore to explore their perceptions, experiences, effects on life, and helping behavior among them. In association with domestic violence, we sought to see how they coped with their stress and through which sources they sought help from others or refrained from seeking help. After the collection of data, the interviews were transcribed and the data was analyzed. Violence and suffering in color purple indicates participants facing physical violence, depression and anxiety, difficulty in maintaining relationships.Societal pressure by in laws,friends and parents has a huge impact on their mental health whereas emotional catastrophe impact participants self-esteem and brings inferiority complex which leads to cause losing interest in life The results showed difficulty in maintaining relationships, depression and anxiety, societal pressure, and emotional catastrophe, which caused low self-esteem and an inferiority complex, as well as disturbed mental health. In conclusion, this study will be beneficial for females, as it taught them coping mechanisms for dealing with mental health challenges. This study will be helpful in promoting a better life among victims. The coping mechanism includes approaching psychologist stay in touch with your activities, face your fears do some exercise and try to eat healthy food so one can face it bravely. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.kinnaird.edu.pk/handle/123456789/137 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | KINNAIRD COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT | |
| dc.title | EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF HELP SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN DESPITE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | |
| dc.type | Thesis |